Hot Chip. Makes you think literally of an overheating integrated circuit, transistors bursting, silicon melting to goo, heat sink on a permanent vacation. Nerdy name that describes exactly what their music sonically resembles. On "I Feel Better" fans and sinks are traded for what sounds like sails and the high seas, loosely echoing the Pirates of the Caribbean theme. And as odd as the cringe-inducing comparison is, it somehow works, heightening the grandiose imagery of the lyrical content. "We Have Love" takes a similar approach but is moodier with a hint of desperation when the refrain hits. Even dem ancient mariners did dance and these are two of the dancier tracks on the new album.
Also worth checking out the album of Hot Chip's Joe Goddard. The tracklisting of his Harvest Festival is obsessed with fruits. This time, the banana actually runs, and we assume, wins the race.
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